Instructor, Dance

Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming the area thrived with orchards vegetable fields and later greenhouses earning the title Carnation City. Incorporated in 1969 Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government where the elected council sets policy and the manager oversees daily operations and budgeting.

CORE VALUES: The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!:

• Accountability: Employees take responsibility for their actions decisions and recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community

• Change: Adapts to changing organizational needs conditions and work responsibilities.

• Teamwork: Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort with each person contributing unique skills knowledge and training to achieve common goals.

• Integrity: Employees uphold the highest ethical standards recognize the importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the organization.

• Opportunity: Employees are empowered to grow professionally develop best practices and seek challenges to advance the City.

• NOW!: Employees are proactive timely and efficient in responding to the needs of the organization and the community NOW!

Responsibilities

• Dance instruction of classes such as hip-hop urban ballet tap jazz or other specialized dance forms.

• Develop and teach class contentappropriate tothe course description and level; developappropriate toolsnecessary to offer quality programs; provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.

• Develop design promote and teach Dance programming for children aged 3 to adult level.

• Monitor participants and their ability toparticipate; monitor attire to properly perform i.e. shoes etc. if applicable.

• Provide a safe environment for all participants; enforce all general building policies if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms i.e. Accident Reports Health Forms Attendance Records Supply Requests etc.

• Attend scheduled meetings asrequired; responsible for finding a dependableappropriate substituteupon their absence.

• Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans organize relative equipment; may berequiredto set-up and break-down materials used for duties assigned asappropriate bythe position.

Job Requirements

• 1 year of experienceis preferred but not necessary withrelevanteducation and/or certifications.

• Adult/Child CPR First Aid and AED certifications are required within 60 days of hire.

• Knowledge of principles practicesandteaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation.

• Knowledge of rulesregulationsanatomy exercise science related technique choreography class format andinjury prevention.

• Skills in public relations.

• Operation of necessary equipment.

• Must be versatile in all developmental stages.

• Plan instruct and supervise the assigned classand control large groups of people.

• Follow instructionsremain current on the trends of the industry andcommunicate effectively to the participants

• Analyze situations quicklyanddetermineproper courses of action to be takenandwork with little or no supervision.

• Analyze and correct facility safety hazards engage in injury prevention and learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures.

• Establish andmaintaineffective working relationships.

Hours of Work Location and Work Environment

This is position is part-time and hours/schedule may vary. Work will be performed at the City of Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Work is performed in an indoor setting where incumbent may be subject to noise and distraction and requires extended periods of hearing and speaking in a loud voice for up to an hour at a time. This position also requires muscular exertion and/or physical strain and frequent concentration on an activity where the flow of work is intermittent or the operation involves little attention or checking;requires ability to use walk hands to fingers reach climb bend stoop crouch and occasionally lift objects weighing less than 24 lbs. This position requires the use of all equipment available and necessary toteach and instruct in area of expertise in addition to use of a telephone copier and other office equipmenttoadhere to required policies/procedures.

The City of Wheat Ridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status marital status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human Resources Office.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications skills efforts duties responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.